TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS CARIBBEAN COAST Ministry of Tourism of Haiti

1. Ministry of Tourism
CARIBBEAN COAST
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

2. RN1
RN1
RN6
RN5
RN4
RN3
RN7
RN2
RD402
RD401
RD205
RD111
RD304
RD101
RD102
RD502
CARIBBEAN SEA
ATLANTIC OCEAN
DOMINICANREPUBLIC
GULF OF
GONÂVE
Port-de-Paix
Cap-Haïtien
Saint-Marc
Jacmel
Île-à-Vache
Les Cayes
Jérémie
Miragoâne
Gonaïves
Hinche
Fort-Liberté
Port-au-Prince
ARCADINS
COAST
NORTH
COAST
CARIBBEAN
COAST
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EHAÏTI IS OPEN
FOR BUSINESS...
TOURISM LEADS
THE WAY!

3. OUTLINE OF
THE PRESENTATION
Existing tourism clusters: Short-term operation
Creation of new Integrated Tourism Development
Regions (ITDR) in 2014
SHORT TERM GOVERNMENT ACTION PLAN
FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Support the Private sector to improve the existing hospitality and conventions facilities.
Creation of new hospitality training centers/schools
for each tourism development Region.
Establishment of DMO (Destination Management Organization)
for each tourism development Region.
Partner with tour operator, airlines, travel agents to promote the destination.
Revise the legislation framework and work on the decree for the tourist free trade zone.

4. GOVERNMENT GOALS IN TERMS
OF SHORT- AND MEDIUM-TERM
ECONOMIC IMPACTS
More than 3,500 new hotel rooms
More than 500M US$ invested for private-sector hotel/
convention construction projects
More than 400M US$ spent in the Haïtian economy
GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE
GOVERNMENT TOURISM STRATEGY
A competitive Investment code: total exoneration from income taxes for a period which
shall not exceed fifteen (15) consecutive years, then gradual tax for five years; Exoneration
from local taxes except the fixed professional tax for a period which shall not exceed
fifteen (15) years; Accelerated depreciation; Fiscal and duties exoneration on the import of
equipment goods and materials; Exemption from licensing of foreign expatriate employees;
Possibility of building infrastructures that are insufficient or inexistent and others incentives.
Promoting public and Private Partnership in Hospitality and infrastructure projects.
Based on Sustainable development indicators with respect of cultural
integrity, protection of the environment, durability of the products, involvement
of regional communities in activity programs (attractions).

5. Port-au-Prince
Jacmel
Les Cayes
Île-à-Vache
Côtes-de-Fer
CARIBBEAN SEA
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6. JACMEL
Port-Salut
Île-à-Vache
Côtes-de-Fer
Aquin
Camp-Perrin
Port-à-Piment
LES CAYES
RN-2
RD-401
ACCESSIBILITY
The projects are located in the heart of the Jacmel / Port-Salut tourist corridor.
Improvements to the RD-401 road are planned for the segment between Jacmel and the
intersection with RN-2, which will be divided in two by a central median (4 lanes total).

7. TOURISM POTENTIAL
The diversity of natural resources and tourism
potential of the Haitian Caribbean coast justifies
a “Multi Destination” promotional approach.

8. DESTINATION JACMEL
Unique heritage and culture recognized worldwide.
Covers an area of 10 ha, including 700 m of shoreline.
Development will focus on core creative areas.
Initial phases will feature 6,000 m2
of commercial space
(over 20,000 m2
when all is completed).
Phase 1 includes hotels and lodging, restaurants, cafés, bars and
lounges, galleries and services, as well as cultural infrastructure.
It will be the French Quarter of the Caribbean.
PORT-AU-PRINCE
JACMEL

9. HISTORIC CENTER

10. INVESTMENTS TAKEN IN CHARGE
BY THE GOVERNMENT
The historic center of Jacmel is currently
the subject of over 20M US$ of
investments by the Haitian Government
to help ensure that it becomes a leading
Caribbean tourist destination.
The Airport is being upgraded to
accommodate international
commercial aircrafts.
Investment already done:
- Convention center of 1,320 m2
- Public places
- Boardwalk (560 linear meter)
- Amphitheater of 1,000 seats
The main hospital of the city is being rebuilt
and will be ready in June 2015.

11. PRIVATE INVESTMENTS OPPORTUNITIES
(PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP)
Energy production and distribution: in
addition to the 4-5 existing MW, 6MW will
be needed for which a mixed solution can
be used (thermal, hydro, and/or solar).
On the beachfront – an intimate waterfront
hotel inspired by the former hotel La
Jacmelienne (40 to 100 rooms).
Second and third floor boutique-style
lodging above the galleries and workshops
(more than 100 rooms).
The management of the Convention center
and the amphitheater.
Beside the new convention center, a
40-room boutique-hotel with ancient
architecture (Port-Jacmel).
At the pier, large-scale conference
flag hotel of approximately 150 rooms
associated with the nearby conference
center and overlooking the eventual marina.

12. PÉTION BOLIVAR BOULEVARD

13. PLACE PÉTION BOLIVAR

14. CONVENTION CENTER

15. RUE DU COMMERCE (SIMULATION)

16. RUE DU COMMERCE (SIMULATION)

17. CÔTES-DE-FER
26 km of sand beaches stretching along the coast.
Population of approximately 3,000 inhabitants.
Project is distributed over an area of 3,000 ha of which
55% is developable.
Potential capacity is about 8,000 rooms, over
12,000 tourist residences, 750 panoramic tourist
residences and 3,000 housing lots.
CÔTES-DE-FER

18. MASTER PLAN

19. FUTURE AIRPORT LOCATION
To date, three sites were selected in the region to carry out
feasibility studies for the establishment of a new airport.

20. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
To develop an “Integrated and sustainable
ecotourism center”, a series of measures to reduce
impact on the environment were taken.
Environmental studies have been conducted, including:
Preservation of biodiversity (flora and fauna)
Soil protection
Management of runoff water
Use of mixed sources of energy

21. SISTEMA URBANO DE DRENAJE
SANITARIO (EJEMPLO)
RESTAURACIÓN DE ESCURRINTÍAS
(SUDS)

22. INVESTMENTS TAKEN IN CHARGE
BY THE GOVERNMENT
Master plan and land and soil mechanic studies.
Main road access RD 23 (40 km for which 13 km will be constructed in a first phase).
Rehabilitation of rivers, mangroves and recovery of the flora and fauna of the region.

23. PRIVATE INVESTMENTS OPPORTUNITIES
Hotel facilities, tourist facilities such as
an 18 hole golf course associated with
residential condominiums, condo areas,
beach clubs, shopping areas with higher
levels of housing, beach real estate
development and other developments.
Commercial and entertainment center,
and an environmental theme park of
international coverage.
Energy production and distribution.
Côtes-de-Fer International Airport
construction and operation, which will
feature a 2,400 m runway.
System for wastewater treatment in the
sectors of hotels, condos, golf course and
residences, shops and apartments. This
system can be treatment plants with third
generation computer system
and / or digesters.
Water supply for the destination.

24. 26 KM OF SAND BEACHES

25. ÎLE-À-VACHE
3.2 km wide and 15 km long and a population of approximately
15,000 inhabitants.
More than 20 beaches, a mountainous landscape and
mangrove forests,
Economy based on artisanal fishing, agriculture and farming.
Project objective is to develop sustainable tourism based on
the practices of ecotourism.
The island will offer approximately 2,500 new beds for travelers.
LES CAYES
ÎLE-À-VACHE

26. MASTER PLAN

27. INVESTMENTS TAKEN IN CHARGE
BY THE GOVERNMENT
Over 40M US$:
Major infrastructures : Airport (2,000 m runway), port, 17 km touristic road across the Island.
Social improvements program and equipment / facilities : water production and distribution,
health center, schools rehabilitation, community center.
Local economy agriculture and fishery upgrading projects.

28. PRIVATE INVESTMENTS OPPORTUNITIES
Hospitality and tourism facilities such
as golf, marina (term based a 50 years
lease renewable + highly competitive
investment code fiscal incentives).
Airport operation (concession). Located on
the eastern side of the island, the airport
will feature a 2,000 m runway and a 750 m2
terminal.
On the western side of the island, over
1,500 ha have been identified as the
main focus for tourism and hospitality
investments. The master plan identifies
9 coastal zones of development, each
offering over 50 ha and up to 600 ha.
Renewable energy production and
distribution (concession) with a minimum
of 4 MW.
Supply and distribute potable water and
desalinization system.

29. ISLAND VIEW FROM THE WEST

30. ABAKA BAY

31. COMMUNITY CENTER

32. RADIO VOILE

33. COMMUNITY CANTEEN

34. WATER DISTRIBUTION

35. CROSS-ISLAND TOURISTIC ROAD

36. AIRPORT (SIMULATION)

37. AIRPORT (APPROACH SIMULATION)

38. HEALTH CENTER (SIMULATION)

39. THANK YOU!
Stéphanie Balmir Villedrouin
Minister of Tourism
MINISTRY OF TOURISM
Phone: (509) 3816-0100 /
(509) 3170-8380 / (509) 2949-2011
Website: www.tourisme.gouv.ht
Facebook: www.facebook.com/haititourisme
Email: investissements@tourisme.gouv.ht/
stephanie.villedrouin@tourisme.gouv.ht
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